The American Idol Season 4 finalist and Broadway star of "Jekyll and Hyde," "Rock of Ages" and the "Toxic Avenger" takes on new role in show based on the music of Air Supply.
Constantine Maroulis is heading back to Broadway next month, as the American Idol season 4 sixth place finalist has been cast in the role of Eduardo for a table-read of the new musical, Lost in Love, based on the music of Air Supply.
Graham Russell, who composed "All Out of Love," "Lost in Love" and many of Air Supply's hits, has written four new songs for the musical and is working hands-on with book writer Melissa Bell in developing the new musical, with Robyn Lee to direct.
Maroulis, who is slated to star in a revival of Jekyll & Hyde this fall, will lead the private table reading of the show next month in New York City. He recently wrapped a starring role in The Toxic Avenger (with music by Bon Jovi keyboardist and Memphis songwriter, David Bryan) at the Alley Theatre in Houston.
The Air Supply-American Idol connection dates back to Maroulis' season when Carrie Underwood wowed audiences with her own take on the group's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All."
Lost in Love is set in England in the early 1900s and has a Downton Abbey feel. As royalty and emerging American wealth collide, a man and a woman must follow tradition or live for love. Maroulis plays Eduardo, a charming Italian prince, in title, but with little means of financial support.
In other news, Maroulis is a confirmed guest for Monday night's "Miscast Gala" at the Hammerstein Ballroon in New York City.
The annual MCC Theater event brings together Broadway stars to perform songs from shows and roles in which they'd never be cast. Hosted by Lewis Black, the show, which begins at 6:30 p.m., will also honor the authors of the musical Carrie — Academy Award-winning composer Michael Gore, Academy Award-winning lyricist Dean Pitchford and screenwriter Lawrence D. Cohen — for their "bold, daring, risk-taking spirit."
In addition to Maroulis (Rock of Ages, Jekyll & Hyde), the event will feature performances by Jonathan Groff (Glee, Spring Awakening), Megan Hilty (Smash, 9 to 5), Tony Award-winner Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon), Josh Gad (Modern Family, The Book of Mormon), Norm Lewis (Porgy and Bess), Jan Maxwell (Follies, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon) and Nicole Parker (MadTV, Wicked).
